The majestic and luxurious wedding of Bill Gates' daughter, Jennifer Gates in Islam with Nayel Nassar has been completed. The public congratulated him, but wondered if he had converted to Islam.
The international media, especially the Daily Mail, had painstakingly reported on this special moment on Saturday-Sunday (16-17/10) yesterday. Why bother, because this is a private and closed moment.
In the news it was confirmed that Jennifer and Nayel were married in Islam on Friday (15/10). Then on Saturday (16/10) there was a civil registration procession, and a limited reception with 300 invitees.
This Rp 28 billion marriage can only be known to the public starting Monday-Thursday (18-21/10). Official wedding photos, published by the Bill Gates family on their respective Instagram accounts.
The public can now see the photos more clearly. Understandably, the first photos were originally from the paparazzi who took pictures from afar and were less clear.
Bill Gates and Melinda each posted a photo of them and their joy over their son's wedding. Both are happy and congratulate the newlyweds.
"Jenn and Nayel, it's impossible to say how happy I am to see you all filled with joy on your wedding day. I'm so proud of you both for all that you have accomplished in life so far and all that you will do in the future together." so he wrote.
The ex-wife of Bill Gates also congratulated. "How happy to celebrate Jennifer and Nayel Nassar's love last week. So grateful we were able to find a way to safely gather on this special day," wrote Melinda Gates.
Jennifer also replied. "The best mother to the bride. We love you more than words can describe," he wrote.
The next question from readers around the world is, did Bill Gates' daughter convert to Islam? Please note, in Europe and America, religion is a private matter for each individual so it is not discussed in detail whether Jennifer follows Nassar's beliefs.
What can be confirmed is Islamic marriage. Lifestyle media such as Teal Mango specifically provide explanations for their readers about the Islamic wedding procession.
That this procession is simple, with witnesses, there is a recitation of verses from the Qur'an, then there is a process of binding a promise (ijab kabul) in front of witnesses from both parties. Those who are curious about whether Jennifer converted to Islam are media such as from the Middle East such as Arabnews and The National from the UAE, media in Pakistan and India.
In the comments column of Daily Mail readers, there are also many responses and questions. However, there are also many comments that say that religious matters should be left to their privacy.
"If it's an Islamic marriage, it means that the bride changes her religion and is given a new name. Is that so, isn't it?" said one reader, Hash Tripper from India.
"Good luck, interfaith marriages are not always easy," wrote a netizen who believes the two are still in their respective faiths.
"It's really none of our business what their religion is," wrote another netizen in the Daily Mail's comment column.
"Why don't you wear a hijab?" asked the reader looking at the wedding photos.
"The ceremony is twice, so read the correct news," another commented
"People comment on this wedding as they please. Come on, it's Jennifer's wedding, not a social event. It's a family and private wedding," said a reader from America.
In her interview, Jennifer Gates indicated that it was true that she married first religiously and only held the main reception the next day.
"Our main wedding ceremony took place on Saturday. It was a beautiful fall day. The ceremony was facilitated by old friends and family. It was a special and intimate moment," Jennifer said of her wedding.
Agreed! Religious matters, let it be a private matter for the Bill Gates family. Happy new life, Jennifer and Nayel!
